EU Sanctions Russian Tourists, Not Israeli Settlers
The EU has decided to stop issuing multiple-entry visas for Russian citizens, a move framed as holding ordinary Russians accountable for their government's actions. This follows similar sanctions aimed at isolating Russia. Funny how collective punishment becomes a celebrated virtue when directed at one set of 'undesirables,' isn't it? Meanwhile, the very same EU nations, often vocal about 'human
rights' and 'international law,' continue to facilitate trade and diplomatic relations with entities whose settlements in occupied territories are deemed illegal under international law. There's no talk of 'complex' visa restrictions for, say, Israeli settlers responsible for displacing Palestinians—their actions apparently don't warrant the same 'accountability' framework. One might wonder if
human rights violations only count when they're not committed by an ally.